Classic Israeli Salad Ingredients: 2 tomatoes, chopped 2 small cucumbers, peeled and chopped 1 red pepper, seeded and chopped ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped Juice from 1 lemon ¼ cup olive oil Salt & pepper Method: 1. In a serving bowl, combine chopped vegetables. Toss gently. 2. In a [...]

Sweet Potato Tots I first had these wonderfully tasty tater tots at my dear friends, Debbie and Leon’s, home. I couldn’t wait to try them myself. They’re so easy…you don’t even peel the potatoes. This recipe is enough for a crowd! (I forgot to take a photo before we devoured them. Pictured are the left-overs.) [...]

Italian Green Beans & Tomatoes Ingredients: 1½ pounds green beans (if fresh trimmed / may also use frozen) 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 large shallots, thinly sliced or ½ chopped onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 (14½ -ounce) can diced tomatoes 1/4 cup white wine or apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil [...]

Broccoli (or Cauliflower) Cheese Soup 8 ounces or about 3 cups stemmed broccoli or cauliflower pieces 1 cup milk ½ cup grated cheddar cheese ¼ cup chopped onion 1 chopped clove of garlic 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth (add more broth for thinner soup) Dash salt and pepper Method: 1) Place all ingredients in a blender. [...]

I’ve tried several no-sugar cranberries with no luck. I recently saw this recipe. Of course it’s sweetened. It has natural sugars, which are absorbed more slowly than white sugar. 4 cups about 12 ounces fresh cranberries, rinsed 1/2 cup apricot jam (made with only fruit) 1/2 cup honey or agave nectar (or 1 teaspoon of stevia; [...]

Chipolte Mashed Yams This is SOOO easy and tasty! No need for added sugars, the yams are sweet enough all by themselves. The chipolte sauce gives this dish a little zip and makes it extra special. Ingredients: Yams 1 tablespoon butter for every yam (plus) 1 teaspoon chipolte sauce for every yam Salt Method: 1) Peel the [...]

Sweet & Sour Beef Cabbage Soup This is quick and a hearty soup/stew. It’s perfect for autumn afternoons. Top it off with some crusty whole grain bread and you have a complete meal. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound lean (90 percent or leaner) ground beef 1½ teaspoons caraway seeds 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 chopped bell [...]

Kids don’t like cabbage? Even picky eaters love this tasty side dish. It’s so easy to make, you’ll want to involve your kids in the preparation. This deceptively bland looking dish’s apple sweetness will win over your picky eater. Serve it in a colorful dish and garnish with apple slices. Because this recipe serves 6 to 8 [...]

Scalloped Corn for a Crowd 1 red or green bell pepper 1 medium chopped onion 2 shredded carrots ¼ cup olive oil 6 cups corn (I use frozen organic corn) 1½ cups milk 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese 3 tablespoons flour (or corn starch or arrowroot powder) 2 slightly beaten eggs ½ teaspoon salt Method: [...]

Watching the Big Game? Humus is a great dip for rice crackers and veggie strips. It’s not expensive to make and when you make it yourself, you can control how spicy it is. 2  15 ounce cans of garbanzo beans (chick peas) 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1/4 cup lemon juice 3 cloves of garlic 1/2 [...]